Born February 12, 1903, in Berkeley, was Baseball Hall of Fame Outfielder Chick Hafey. This legend was an MLB All-Star, won the League batting Title, and was on two World Series-winning teams. Hafey played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds during his thirteen years in the MLB.
Sports History
Chick Hafey MLB Outfielder Hall of FamerThe Underdog Ascent of Chick Hafey
Hafey's journey began on the sandlots, where his natural talent caught the eye of scouts. Despite lacking formal training, his raw ability landed him a minor league contract at the age of 21. There, his relentless work ethic and powerful swing honed his skills, leading him to the Cincinnati Reds in 1928.
From the outset, Hafey defied skepticism. Despite being labeled a "country bumpkin," his smooth swing and uncanny knack for hitting in clutch situations quickly silenced doubters. His 1931 season was a revelation: he led the National League in batting average (.344), hits (230), and RBIs (154), earning him the first of three career batting titles.
Hafey's success wasn't solely reliant on his hitting prowess. He possessed exceptional fielding abilities, becoming a stalwart in right field for the Reds. His calm demeanor and leadership qualities earned him the respect of his teammates and fans alike. His contributions helped propel the Reds to the 1930 World Series, where they fell short to the St. Louis Cardinals.
April 28 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 20 - 21 - 1 April 28, 1901 - Cleveland Blue's pitcher Bock Baker had a really bad day on the mound. The left hander gave&...
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April 27 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 4 - 5 - 32 - 12 - 11 - 30 April 27, 1926 - Mel Ott, who during his career wore Numbers 3, 4 and 5 (but not until 19...
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April 26 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 4 - 53 - 34 - 24 - 53 April 26, 1905 - Chicago Cubs left fielder, Jack McCarthy becomes only major league player to throw out...
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April 25 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 2 - 14 - 1 - 18 - 34 April 25, 1901 - Erve Beck of the Cleveland Blues hit the American League's first home run. Ap...
April 24 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 2 - 32 - 27 - 13 - 14 - 6 April 24, 1917 - New York Yankees left-hander George Mogridge, tossed a no-hit win against the...
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